Team Lead, Substation Engineering (Data Centers)

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Team Lead - Datacenters within the Mission Critical & Industrial group.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, balance hands-on work with mentorship, and own delivery for high-stakes electrical infrastructure projects, including data centers and large-scale facilities. The role emphasizes client interaction, technical direction, and growth opportunities as NEI continues to expand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in industrial, oil & gas or power systems related environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and mentor engineers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work in technically complex environments.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team supporting industrial and mission-critical clients and mentor engineers.
• Maintain regular client interaction, ensuring delivery and technical direction.
• Partner with project managers to define scope, manage budgets, and mitigate risks.
• Drive growth through value engineering and effective proposals.
• Uphold NEI’s engineering standards, QA/QC processes, and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical engineering

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Mission Critical & Industrial (MCI) is a growing consulting and engineering arm of NEI focused on the design and delivery of complex electrical infrastructure for demanding environments, including data centers, oil & gas operations and large-scale commercial and industrial facilities. MCI supports high-impact infrastructure projects for clients, some of whom rank in the top ten of their respective industry segments across North America. The group combines the momentum of a team that is actively building with the stability of an established firm with more than 40 years of industry presence and over 300 engineers. Engineers remain engaged across the full project lifecycle, from early concept and planning through detailed design and execution support. The work emphasizes sound judgment, strong client relationships, and practical business thinking. MC&I offers an environment where engineers can contribute ideas, build lasting professional relationships, and help shape a long-term legacy of engineering excellence.

About the Position

The Team Lead - Datacenters role is a leadership position within MCI for experienced engineers who want to remain technically engaged while taking responsibility for people, delivery, and outcomes. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team supporting industrial and mission-critical clients, apply sound engineering judgment to complex challenges, and maintain regular interaction with clients as a trusted technical partner. The role balances hands-on technical execution with mentorship, coaching, and ownership of delivery. The Team Lead shapes technical direction, reinforces quality and accountability standards, and builds lasting professional relationships with clients and internal teams. As MCI continues to grow, this role offers opportunities to take on increased technical, client, and business responsibility based on performance and business needs.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $165,000 / year

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Client Partnerships & Delivery

• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for clients, building trusted, long-term relationships through clear communication and reliable delivery.
• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to align teams, facilitate effective communication, and drive strong project outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, design efficiencies, and expanded client support while providing field support, troubleshooting, and engineering observation during construction and commissioning as needed.
• Partner with project managers to define scope, manage budgets, support change management, and proactively identify and mitigate project risks.

People Leadership & Quality Delivery

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, drafters, and technicians while fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Assign, coordinate, and review team deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with project schedules and delivery expectations.
• Assess individual and team development needs and support continuous growth through coaching, mentorship, training, and individual development plans.
• Reinforce and continuously improve NEI’s engineering standards, best practices, and QA/QC processes while ensuring adherence to organizational policies and expectations.

Growth & Business Development

• Act as a Seller-Doer by partnering directly with clients, contributing technical insight to proposals, and supporting long-term account growth.
• Leverage technical and business acumen to identify and pursue new opportunities in collaboration with sales and leadership.
• Support business development and marketing efforts, including proposal development, client-facing materials, and strategies that improve operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and repeat business.
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and training sessions while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards in all client interactions.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in industrial, oil & gas or power systems related environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and mentor engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deliver high-quality work in technically complex environments
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred:

• Experience supporting industrial, oil and gas, data centers, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Professional Engineer (PE)/FE
• PMP
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam
• Experience in Power Delivery, Substations and Power Engineering
• Hybrid or fully remote work model depending on location and project needs
• Travel typically ranges from 15-25% and varies by project
• Combination of office-based work and periodic field engagement

Benefits & Total Rewards

• NEI offers a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package that include medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• a 401(k) with employer matching
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• Benefits eligibility and details may vary by role and location and will be provided during the interview process.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information. NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.